At a glance
Reported students
1,428
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
745
Licking Heights High School: 1,428 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,380
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Licking Heights High School
Licking Heights High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pataskala. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Licking Heights Local. NCES reports 1,428 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (37.3%) and White (34.7%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Licking Heights High School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.7%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black37.3%
- Asian18.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Licking Heights Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Summit Station Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–06
836 reported students
Licking Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
820 reported students
Lima Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
745 reported students
Everest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
682 reported students
Broad Peak Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
550 reported students
Pathfinders Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
171 reported students
Public schools near Licking Heights High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany High School High · New Albany-Plain Local | 09–12 | 1,601 | 5.4 mi |
| Lincoln High School High · Gahanna-Jefferson City | 09–12 | 2,468 | 6.4 mi |
| Gahanna Lincoln High School - OLS High · Gahanna-Jefferson City | 10–12 | 15 | 6.4 mi |
| Watkins Memorial High School High · Southwest Licking Local | 09–12 | 1,397 | 6.5 mi |
| Reynoldsburg High School High · Reynoldsburg City | 09–12 | 2,115 | 7 mi |
| SWL Digital Academy High · Southwest Licking Local | 07–12 | 75 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Licking Heights High School
What grades does Licking Heights High School serve?
Licking Heights High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Licking Heights Local.
How many students attend Licking Heights High School?
Licking Heights High School reported 1,428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,380 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Licking Heights High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 1,428 students and 67.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Licking Heights High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Licking Heights High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Licking Heights Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Licking Heights High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Licking Heights High School in?
Licking Heights High School is part of Licking Heights Local, based in Pataskala, OH, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Licking Heights High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Albany High School (5.4 mi), Lincoln High School (6.4 mi), Gahanna Lincoln High School - OLS (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.